This article looks at the issue of low or inconsistent participation of some Indigenous communities in elections and voting stating that “Indigenous citizens participate in federal and provincial elections at levels that are among the lowest of any socio-demographic group in Canada”
They are examining some First Nations communities in Canada who are adopting Internet voting to facilitate greater participation in votes. They identified 5 key impacts:
- Building trust (risk of disrupting a fragile trust in government)
- Not a replacement (for in person voting and dialogue) but meant to supplement
- More than just participation (also a more efficient voting process)
- Cost (as a potential major barrier)
- Building community capacity